It’s a curious fact that the federal government does very little to monitor the amount of crime. You would imagine the Department of Justice would be interested to follow the statistics of wrongdoing so that resources could be targeted where most needed. Instead, we have judicial statistics that record the number of cases coming before the courts – the tip of the iceberg with so little crime
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The world is full of people who have no respect for you or your property. Although crimes of violence have been falling, it’s still dangerous to walk alone at night in some neighborhoods. It’s the same with vehicles. Some were clearly designed with thieves in mind. This can be something red with jaw-dropping acceleration – a vehicle much prized by the young driver who wants a thrill and… Read the rest
This month, it’s been slightly disconcerting to see stories about Rep. Michele Bachman and a New York rabbi agree the earthquake that hit the East Coast was the work of the Old Testament God. The rabbi claimed God was upset that New York had legalized same sex marriage. Bachman said God was warning Washington politicians to cut back on spending. Frankly, the idea a candidate for the
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